Days of Our Lives Spoilers Friday, August 7: Leo and Gwen Risk Everything to Outsmart Dimitri

Friday’s episode of Days of Our Lives promises heartbreak in Salem and escalating danger in Alamania. Joy Wesley is about to receive troubling news after experiencing pain in her arm, while Alex Kiriakis finds himself pulled into yet another family crisis. At the same time, Leo Stark and Gwen Rizczech must think quickly if they want to escape Dimitri von Leuschner, whose obsession with winning Leo back has put them in a dangerous position.

Here’s what viewers can expect as the week comes to a dramatic close.

Joy Wesley Faces a Troubling Development

Joy has already created plenty of tension this week, particularly because of her determination to keep Stephanie Johnson away from Kelsey while also pursuing Alex for herself.

Now, however, Joy’s own situation may become the center of attention.

While sitting with Javi Hernandez at the Brady Pub, Joy begins experiencing pain in her arm. Javi will need to step in and help her, but the discomfort appears to be only the beginning of a much more serious development.

Joy is expected to receive devastating news, leaving questions about whether the problem is connected to the neck injury she suffered in her recent car accident or whether something else is happening.

At this point, the exact nature of Joy’s medical problem remains unclear.

Alex Gets Another Family Crisis

Elsewhere, Alex is already dealing with troubling news about Titan.

While in Horton Town Square, he learns that the family company isn’t as financially secure as he had believed. Gabi Hernandez’s generosity had initially made it seem as though Titan was finally out of danger, but the situation has changed.

The company now needs to repay the entire loan by the end of the month.

Alex is still processing that financial setback when he learns about Joy’s situation. Despite everything else happening around him, he will be there to support her when the bad news arrives.

That could leave Alex facing difficult questions about what comes next.

If Joy’s condition turns out to require surgery, Alex might have to take care of Kelsey while she recovers. That possibility could create another complication involving Stephanie, particularly because Stephanie is already struggling with everything happening between herself, Alex, and Joy.

Stephanie Opens Up to Kayla

Stephanie will also seek emotional support as the situation continues to weigh on her.

She is expected to pour her heart out to Kayla Johnson, discussing everything that has been happening with Alex and Joy.

Stephanie’s emotional turmoil may also involve another person who has recently become important in her life. Theo Carver is now serving as a confidante for Stephanie, giving her another outlet as she tries to process the complicated circumstances surrounding Alex.

Whether Joy’s latest crisis changes the dynamic between Alex and Stephanie remains to be seen.

For now, the biggest question is whether Joy is genuinely facing a serious medical issue or whether there is more to her situation than viewers realize.

Leo and Gwen Plot Their Escape

The danger becomes much more immediate in Alamania.

Leo Stark and Gwen Rizczech are desperately trying to find a way out of their situation with Dimitri. Dimitri’s actions have been driven by his determination to win Leo back, but Leo has no desire to return to that relationship.

Instead, Leo believes he escaped a terrible situation and only wants to get back to Javi.

Unfortunately, getting home to Salem won’t be simple.

Leo and Gwen realize they need to outsmart Dimitri if they want to escape, so they come up with a risky plan involving Leo’s concussion.

Can Leo and Gwen Fool Dimitri?

The plan relies on something Dimitri is unlikely to ignore: his concern for Leo’s well-being.

Leo and Gwen know Dimitri doesn’t want anything bad to happen to Leo, so they hope his concern can be used against him.

However, there is an obvious problem.

Dimitri previously worked as an ISA agent, meaning he has experience dealing with deception and reading situations carefully. That could make it much harder for Leo and Gwen to fool him.

Their plan might work, but viewers will have to see whether Dimitri recognizes what they’re attempting before they can make their escape.

The danger is therefore far from over.

Javi Is Ready to Rescue Leo

Back in Salem, Javi isn’t sitting around waiting for someone else to save Leo.

He knows Leo is in danger and is determined to do something about it. Javi tells Rafe Hernandez that he’s going to rescue Leo, making it clear that he intends to act.

That determination could eventually bring Javi closer to the situation in Alamania, but the source does not reveal whether he will successfully reach Leo or how the escape attempt will unfold.

For now, Leo and Gwen must depend on their own plan while Javi prepares to help from Salem.

A Dangerous End to the Week

Friday’s episode puts several characters at uncertain crossroads.

Joy’s sudden pain could lead to devastating news, leaving Alex to balance his concern for her with the growing financial problems facing Titan. Stephanie, meanwhile, continues searching for emotional support as her complicated situation with Alex becomes harder to navigate.

Across the ocean, Leo and Gwen face an entirely different kind of crisis. Their plan to exploit Dimitri’s concern for Leo could give them a chance at freedom, but Dimitri’s former ISA experience means they may not be able to fool him easily.

And with Javi determined to rescue the man he loves, the race to get Leo safely back to Salem could become even more urgent.

Is Joy genuinely facing a serious medical problem, and if she needs surgery, how will that affect Alex, Kelsey, and Stephanie? And can Leo and Gwen outsmart Dimitri before he realizes exactly what they’re planning?